make more married???

I gather you are not getting any miles? I hope they aren't keeping you out on the road?

 

I doubt you would have any tax benefit for 2014. Does she file. You didn't mention if she gets a refund. You might be money ahead filing separate returns. Good luck

 

A kind word of advice.........if you get married.........STAY married......the divorce plan will make you poor quick.

 

Save money by being married... now that's funny.

 

it really is, isn't it?

 

There aren't really any tax incentives for getting married at all unless there is a major difference in income between the couple. When you file jointly, tax brackets, standard deductions, etc. simply double.

 

marriage is the biggest mistake you can make if you're only doing it for financial incentives. The divorce rate is %50 and it's not a good business decision. Marriage is a dying tradition - it belongs in the 20th century

 

Have you thought about changing employers? I'm thinking that might be a better alternative financially then the marriage route.

 

It's cheaper to keep her. all kidding aside you need to to a to a c.p.a.

 

Not true. The deductions increase because you can claim your spouse, and the tax brackets greatly favor a married couple. Example, the 15% tax bracket cuts off at $753 per week after allowances (for both husband and wife's income), and it cuts off at $1582 per week after allowances (for both husband and wife's income). If you and your spouse each make $1000/week and file as single, each person will have $160 in Federal tax with holdings (0 allowances). If you and your spouse file as married, each person would have $109 with held weekly. Difference of $102 per week for the couple in federal with holdings. Some quick math says a savings of $5300 in Federal with holdings for the couple for the year.

BUT - if you are only going to gross $20K this year, you will not pay anything in Federal income tax, and you may well show a net loss on the year. How do companies get away with paying first year drivers sub poverty wages??? Our industry is screwed up.